Slavin (rest) isn't expected to suit up for Thursday's regular-season finale against Ottawa, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin appeared in each of the Hurricanes' first 80 games of the season, but he'll rest in a second consecutive matchup to close out the year. He logged six goals, 21 assists, 136 blocked shots and 21 hits while averaging 21:34 of ice time, and he should be back in action for Game 1 of the Hurricanes' first-round series against the Devils on Sunday.